New Jersey AG Sues Amazon Over Alleged Wage Suppression and No-Poach Agreements in Delivery Network

NewsData.io · United States · Aug 14, 2026

New Jersey Attorney General Davenport filed a five-count antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on August 4, alleging the company uses its Delivery Service Partner program to suppress wages and block unionization among thousands of last-mile drivers through no-poach agreements and tight operational controls. The complaint argues Amazon's dominance in the gig-delivery labor market constitutes a monopsony, limiting drivers' ability to seek better-paying alternatives. The suit follows a separate New Jersey action alleging Amazon misclassifies its 'Flex' drivers as independent contractors, and comes as New York City considers legislation that would require Amazon to directly employ all warehouse-based delivery drivers. These overlapping legal challenges signal growing regulatory pressure on gig-economy staffing structures and contractor classification practices.